Genetics for Nurses and Midwives
Genetics for Nurses and Midwives by H. Skirton, published by BIOS Scientific in 2002, is a comprehensive resource designed for healthcare professionals. This 300-page book is presented in English and focuses on the principles of genetics, emphasizing its relevance in everyday health care. It aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, making it suitable for nurses, midwives, genetic counselors, and doctors.
Readers will find that the book adopts a holistic, family-oriented approach, covering topics from preconception through adulthood. It addresses common misconceptions about the applicability of clinical genetics, demonstrating its significance beyond reproductive contexts. Genetics for Nurses and Midwives serves as both a textbook for students in healthcare fields and a reference for practicing professionals looking to update their understanding of current genetic issues and their practical implications.
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Genetics is increasingly important in health care provision, but its relevance on a day-to-day basis is often poorly understood. Genetics for Healthcare Professionals introduces the general principles of genetics and links these to real world examples, to allow nurses, midwives, genetic counselors and doctors to apply this knowledge in their routine clinical practice.
The book takes an holistic family-oriented approach, from preconception to adulthood, and addresses the misconception that clinical genetics is only of relevance to those who are reproducing.
Genetics for Healthcare Professionals is an essential textbook of genetics for nurses, midwives, genetic counselors and doctors. An ideal coursebook for students in the healthcare professions, it is also written for qualified staff seeking an update on current issues and how to apply them in practice.
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